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Posted by: Steve
« on: December 08, 2013, 12:20:50 PM »

Tim,
  I think you are correct. I suspect that the race will require some persuasion (beating the crap out).

Steve
Posted by: athawk11
« on: December 08, 2013, 09:01:49 AM »

Well, the bearing race at the top could be your culprit.  That is about the only thing that can hold it in.  It may be seized if the box is a little rusty. Tap it from the top side a few times with a drift or punch.  It should break free.

Or, it you are replacing it, beat the crap out of it.  ;) You won't hurt the shaft or the gear box.

Tim
Posted by: SteveW
« on: December 08, 2013, 12:45:06 AM »

I remember it being a problem for me. I know I had to mess with moving the steering gear arm and shaft and lever in and out quite a bit to get it free. I did not take them apart to do it though.
Posted by: Steve
« on: December 07, 2013, 11:22:20 PM »

Thanks Yes, rebuilding. Jeep is in a zillion pieces at the moment. Have done all the stuff that you listed with the steering box, but the shaft doesn't want to come out easily. .

Steve
Posted by: athawk11
« on: December 07, 2013, 09:22:40 PM »

Hi Steve,
Is the gear box and steering assembly out of the Willys?� Are you trying to remove the long inner shaft from the gear box, and tube?� If so, you will need to remove the sector shaft first.

 Remove the pitman arm.� Remove the gear box cover.� Pull the sector shaft out.� Loosen the tube clamp and remove the three bolts from the top of the gear box.� You can now pull the shaft.

Note:� There are ball bearings and races in there.� 11 bearings on top and 11 on the bottom of that worm gear portion of that shaft.

Are you rebuilding the steering?

Posted by: Steve
« on: December 07, 2013, 08:43:20 PM »

Any tips on removing the steering shaft from the gear box would be appreciated. Thanks.

Steve